How to pronounce skimped
Say it like SKIMPT. Skimped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SKIMPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skimped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKIMPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of skimped
American and British speakers say skimped in essentially the same way: /skɪmpt/ in the US and /skɪmpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIMPT.
What does skimped mean?
Questions about saying skimped
How do you pronounce skimped?
Say SKIMPT. The American pronunciation is /skɪmpt/. In British English it is /skɪmpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skimped?
Skimped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SKIMPT.
Do Americans and Brits say skimped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /skɪmpt/ and the British form is /skɪmpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.